The Ghana Federation of Persons with Disability Organisations (GFD) in the Upper West Region has expressed fear of being disenfranchised in the upcoming limited voter registration exercise by the Electoral Commission. The EC had scheduled Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to commence the exercise, which will end on Monday, May 27, 2024, ahead of the December […]
Bright Kwashie, a 32-year-old driver, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a businessman of GHC1,058,600. Kwashie allegedly collected the money from the businessman to sell him an auctioned Toyota Rav 4, Mercedes Benz S360, Kia Picanto, and four generator plants, but failed to do so. Kwashie was joined in the dock […]
Chairman Stephen Kwesi Addae, affectionately known as ‘Chairman Obia Nye Obia’, has made a significant contribution to the Okaikwei North Constituency welfare scheme. Chairman Addae donated a substantial sum of Gh60,000 in cash to the constituency welfare scheme. The funds are designated to be disbursed as interest-free small loans, aimed at empowering residents of the […]
An Accra High Court has granted bail to one of the four persons nabbed over the Electoral Commission’s stolen laptops and Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a Database Administrator, was granted bail by the High Court last week. Adumadzie’s counsel informed the Dansoman Circuit Court that they were yet to serve the […]
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […] The post Verna
The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together. This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites are recorded in the country each year. The cases were higher in males with an average of 5,600 snakebites per year than in females, which had 4,300 snakebites a year. […] The post Ghana records average of 9,900 snakebites
The recent intermittent power outages in parts of Accra have led to significant losses for pubs, clubs, and eateries in the city. Business operators cite the inability to freeze perishable food and keep patrons entertained as the primary reasons behind these losses. Osu, known as Accra’s recreational hub, is usually bustling with life at night, […] The post Accra: Pubs
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By Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a bid to extend compassionate care and transformative reconstructive surgical interventions, the GRAFT Foundation has announced its upcoming mission to provide free reconstructive surgeries for individuals in need across the Ashanti region of Ghana. With a legacy spanning 11 years of changing lives, the foundation continues to be a beacon […]
Eighty-seven persons have been arrested in the Assin North District for various sanitation offences within four months. Of the number, 82, who were served notices to correct their infractions complied and were freed, one had been prosecuted, a bench warrant issued for another and three currently being prosecuted. The three in court are Ama Nyame, […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Friday joined Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I to cut the sod for the construction of a new palace for the overlord of Gonja. The new palace is set to be a grand symbol reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Gonja people. In his address, Mr Mahama highlighted the […]
Former President John Mahama on Friday joined Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I to cut the sod for the construction of a new palace for the overlord of Gonja. The new palace is set to be a grand symbol reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Gonja people. In his address, Mr Mahama highlighted the new […] The post Mahama cuts sod for new Jakpa palace in Damongo appeared first on Starr
The flagbearer of the governing NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cautioned voters in the Ejisu constituency to guard against voting for the independent candidate in Tuesday’s by-election. Addressing a rally at Kwamo on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia said a vote for the independent candidate is a vote for the opposition NDC since they are supporting him. […] The post Ejisu by-election: A
A total of 28 males in the Central Region, representing 82 per cent, and six females, representing 18 per cent, were killed by road crashes from January to March 2024. The figure reveals an approximate ratio of 1:5, meaning that one female to five males are killed in every road crash, confirming a similar trend […]
The Asantehene Commemorative Stamp, created in collaboration with Manhyia Palace and with the support of the Ministry of Communication, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo’s ascension to the Golden Stool. Speaking to the media, Ghana Post’s Managing Director, Bice Osei Kuffour, said the stamp transcends the role of postage instrument and stands as a powerful […] The post Ghana
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Alumni Association is facing internal strife as the Concerned Alumni group challenges the legitimacy of Samuel Danso Akoto’s presidency. The grievances intensified recently after Mr. Akoto’s role during the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree to Osabarima Dr. Kwesi Atta II, the paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Area. The […] The post UCC
In a significant move towards promoting mental health well-being, the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders, has designated May as “Purple Month,” dedicated to mental health awareness. This initiative places Ghana in line with other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which also […] The post MHA
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